According to Educational First Steps Communications and Events Manager Savannah Espiritu, “By the age of three, there is a 30-million-word gap between children from communities with little access to affordable early education, and their peers from more affluent neighborhoods. High-quality early childhood education is vital to a child’s social, emotional, and academic … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Educational First Steps
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Code Pink Productions Inc.
According to Code Pink Productions Inc. Founder/President Monique J Muhammad, “We do better as a community through our selfless acts for others! “That’s true everywhere, as in North Texas, where Code Pink Productions Inc. operates. This philosophy motivates our many efforts to provide opportunities to our fellow human beings, including fundraising events and mentorship … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Code Pink Productions Inc.
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Starlight Gala
According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Laura McWhorter, “I’m proud to introduce the new Starlight Gala at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. The Gala supports the Primary Stroke Center and the Wellness for Life® Mobile Outreach program in Collin County and surrounding areas. Texas Health Wellness for Life mobile units provide no-cost mammograms and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Starlight Gala
Rainbow Days 26th Annual Kids’ University Was A Week Of Dream Building For Area Youngsters
While some kids were boarding buses to head off to camps in faraway places, more than 150 kids from homeless and domestic violence shelters had a true getaway experience from Monday, June 27, to Friday, July 1, at Rainbow Days' 26th Annual Kids' University. Unlike other camps, this one provided the youngsters with everything from interactive classes to formal graduation … [Read more...] about Rainbow Days 26th Annual Kids’ University Was A Week Of Dream Building For Area Youngsters
North Texas Giving Day Booster: BEST Of Texas Robotics
According to BEST of Texas Robotics, Executive Director Johannes Starks, “BEST of Texas Robotics Helps Students be their BEST! “Katelyn Klein is now working on her master’s degree in Psychology at Pepperdine University and BEST helped her get there. “BEST was an amazing experience that taught me many life skills that I use today such as working with a team, critical … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: BEST Of Texas Robotics
North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Monday
According to Communities Foundation of Texas Senior VP, Chief Giving and Community Impact Officer Monica Christopher, “It is almost that time of year in North Texas – North Texas Giving Day season! We are so excited that Communities Foundation of Texas’ 14th annual North Texas Giving Day is back, beginning with early giving in just a few weeks on Thursday, September … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Monday
2022 Visionary Luncheon Was A Feast For The Eyes And Ears With Tales From Sports Greats
It's not every day that the fundraising chair is caught off guard at her own event. But that's what appeared to have happened for Visionary Luncheon Chair Libby Hunt Allred at the event benefiting the Retina Foundation at the Anatole on Tuesday, May 24. There was no hint what lay ahead during the VIP reception in the Plum Blossom Room that was filled to … [Read more...] about 2022 Visionary Luncheon Was A Feast For The Eyes And Ears With Tales From Sports Greats
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Stars And Stripes Luncheon And Red-Carpet Movie Premiere
According to Stars And Stripes Luncheon and Red-Carpet Movie Premiere Co-Chairs Annie and Teal Griffeth, “Sons of the Flag is marking our 10th Anniversary and we hope you will celebrate with us! “We are honored to present the 2022 Stars and Stripes Luncheon and Red-Carpet Event benefiting Sons of the Flag. For those of you who are already friends of Sons of the Flag, you … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Stars And Stripes Luncheon And Red-Carpet Movie Premiere
JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honorees And Details Announced
The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) already has an all-star lineup to be honored at its 18th annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on Friday, October 28. Luncheon Co-Chairs/Girl Scout vets Nickoria Johnson and Teresa Lin have put together a program with the goal of “recognizing this year’s honorees and bringing together hundreds of people in North Texas to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Women Of Distinction Luncheon Honorees And Details Announced
JUST IN: Dionne Kirby To Succeed Literacy Achieves Retiring CEO Sarah Papert
Since Literacy Achieves CEO Sarah Papert announced her retirement in April, more than 200 candidates were screened to take up the reins of the organization that equips non-English-speaking adults and their young children with English literacy and life skills. That number was whittled down to seven finalists, who were interviewed by the Literacy Achieves search … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dionne Kirby To Succeed Literacy Achieves Retiring CEO Sarah Papert
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Supper
The Crystal Charity Ball 2022 Former Chairmen’s dinner had a definite international flare on Thursday, May 12. Taking place in the Meadows Museum’s Gene and Jerry Jones Great Hall with 18th century Spanish paintings on the salmon-colored walls, CCB Chair Susan Farris and Event Chair Cheryl Joyner arranged to have an Italian Cena Dell’ex Presidente (a “supper honoring past … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Supper